by Mariann Primus | Jul 25, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities, Yoga in Schools
As a former special education teacher in Florida for over sixteen years, I worked side by side with many occupational therapists (OT). When a student receives occupational therapy as part of their Individual Education Plan (IEP) the OT will work with them on improving... by Amanda James | Jul 22, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
It’s a busy world out there! And for many of us, it’s a busy world inside, too. Our minds are kept stimulated, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, all day and often through the night. We’ve been given many ways to find quiet moments, to find... by Mandee Morris | Jul 18, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Books, craft, Yoga Activities
Jnana Yoga is described as the yoga of knowledge. One of the best places to seek knowledge is your local library. Offering literacy based yoga classes to keep kids and parents excited about reading can create life long learners. JK Rowling’s timeless Harry Potter... by Amanda James | Jul 15, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, science of Yoga
**This blog article was written by (all grown-up) KAY kid, Whitney James, currently a student at Elon University in North Carolina** WHAT IS THE PARASYMPATHETIC NERVOUS SYSTEM? The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is part of the body’s autonomic nervous system... by Amanda James | Jul 11, 2019 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, Yoga Activities
In Buddhism, there are Four Noble Truths: the truth of suffering, the truth of the cause of suffering, the truth of the end of suffering, and the truth of the path that leads to the end of suffering. And this isn’t just for adults. While we might look back at... by Amanda James | Jul 8, 2019 | The Joy of Teaching
**Today’s blog post was written by Whitney James, an all-grown-up KAY kid, currently a sophomore at Elon University** All play is a significant action, according to John Huzinga, one of the top researchers of play in the 20th century. Meaningful play, however,... by Katie Rose | Jul 4, 2019 | Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching
I have been teaching yoga for almost 5 years and have taught many styles to a variety of bodies and age groups. By far one of the most challenging classes I teach is Mommy & Me Yoga. There’s nothing like it to make me feel like a huge success and complete failure...
